Associations of green space visitation patterns with sociodemographics, health, and perceptions: A cluster analysis using smartphone Wi-Fi and GPS data
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Weekend visits to urban green spaces significantly improve residents' mental and physical health. This highlights the importance of accessible green spaces for leisure and relaxation in city planning.
Area Of Science
- Urban planning
- Public health
- Environmental psychology
Background
- Green spaces are crucial for urban well-being and quality of life.
- Understanding green space usage patterns is key for effective urban planning and health promotion.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the relationship between green space visitation patterns, sociodemographics, health, and perceptions.
- To categorize urban residents' green space usage based on visit frequency and timing.
Main Methods
- Integrated smartphone Wi-Fi/GPS data, surveys, and green space data for 1,715 Seoul residents.
- Classified visitation patterns into Non-Visitors, Weekday Visitors, Weekend Visitors, and Frequent Visitors.
- Assessed health using the EQ-5D-5L scale and analyzed perceptions and sociodemographics.
Main Results
- Weekend Visitors reported the best mental and physical health, significantly better than Non-Visitors.
- Weekend and Frequent Visitors had more positive perceptions of green spaces compared to Non-Visitors.
- Educational background varied across visitation groups, indicating potential environmental inequalities.
Conclusions
- Green space usage can be segmented by visit frequency and timing (weekdays vs. weekends).
- Weekend green space visits are particularly beneficial for leisure and relaxation, enhancing health.
- Urban planning should prioritize accessible, high-quality green spaces to maximize resident well-being and address environmental inequalities.
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